Artist. Activist. Communications Consultant.
COVID-19 has wrecked havoc on so much and so many. The theatre community is my native home, and the devastation lockdown caused for artists was heartbreaking. My friend, writer/lyricist Estee Stimler called one morning wanting to do something for those who were suffering financially and emotionally - with no job, no sense of a future, …
There aren't enough queer women on television, in films and musicals, as protagonists in literature and music, and certainly not enough day-to-day visibility in public life. As a gay woman, I witness and experience the consequences of this daily. Homophobia, unhelpful stereotypes of what a 'lesbian' looks and sounds like, the overly sexualised and objectified …
Creative business collaborations are just about my favourite thing. They combine my two big passions in life - performing in the Arts and entrepreneurial business - and it's where I feel my talents are best suited. I love building something from the ground up alongside someone who has just as grand a vision and commitment …
What a whirlwind year! I've spent the past 11 months singing, dancing and acting everyday from early morn to late at night and I now have a Masters of Performance (Musical Theatre) from Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London, a UK acting agent, and have booked my first professional show in London. It was …
Sometimes life turns on a dime. Mine flipped rapidly in August when I was accepted into top UK musical theatre drama school, Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, to study a Masters of Performance (Musical Theatre). I had two weeks to get a UK visa, pack my life in Australia into a suitcase, and head to London. …
Why am I an artist? Because storytelling is powerful, it can open and change hearts and minds. Sharing stories with words, song and dance can captivate an audience and transport them us a reality unimaginable, unlocking that world so that we can understand life from new perspectives. That's why I'm proud and excited for my …
I joined Team Delta on The Voice Australia in its 5th season! My first performance in the blind auditions of 'Maybe This Time' had Delta Goodrem and Ronan Keating turning their chairs. I chose Delta who has been an inspiration of mine for many years. Last night I performed 'Memory' from Cats in the Battle …
I'm excited to share my EP 'Something's Bound To Begin' with everyone today! These 5 tracks mark the beginning of my professional journey to finding my voice and building as an artist. It's my foundation; my launching platform; my first step of faith from which I hope to build and grow over years and years. I …
I was privileged to be awarded the 2016 Equity Atlantic Scholarship this week to study at Atlantic Acting School in New York. In July, thanks to the Equity Foundation, Atlantic Theatre Company and Foxtel (who have donated $8,000 to cover flights and accommodation in NYC) I will study the Summer Intensive program and advance my acting …
2016 is off to a flying start with me hitting the recording studio this week to lay down three tracks, beautifully produced by Jim Hare and accompanied by Kym Parrish. Have a listen here: Liza Minelli is a big inspiration of mine and Sally Bowles is a character I've always wanted to play. 'Maybe This Time' …
